Samsung HT-BD1250 User Manual page 25

• HDMI connection description
HDMI connector -Supports video and d igital audio data.
-HDMI outputs only a pure d igital signal tothe TV.
-Ifyour TV does not support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), random noise appears on the screen
Why d oes S amsung use HDMI?
Analog TVs require an analog video/audio signal. However, when playing aBD/DVD, the data
transmitted toaTV isdigital. Therefore either adigital-to-analog converter (in the Blu-ray Home Theater) oran
analog-to-digital converter (in the T V) isrequired. During this c onversion, the picture quality isdegraded due t o
noise and s ignal loss. HDMI technology is superior because itrequires no D/A conversion and i sapure d igital
signal from the player toyour TV.
What isthe HDCP?
HDCP (High-band width Digital Content Protection) isasystem for p rotecting BD/DVD content outputted via HDMI
from being copied. Itprovides asecure digital link b etween avideo source (PC, DVD. etc) and a display device (TV,
projector, etc). Content isencrypted atthe source device toprevent unauthorized copies from being made.
What isAnynet+?
Anynet+ isaconvenient function that offers linked operation ofthis u nit through Samsung TVs with t he Anynet+ feature.
-Ifyour Samsung TV has a n _4_x,,et ÷logo, then i tsupports the Anynet+ function.
-Ifyou t urn o n the player and i nsert adisc, the player will start playing the disc, and t he TV will turn o n
automatically and s witch toHDMI mode.
-Ifyou turn o nthe player and p ress the PLAY b utton with a disc a lready inserted, the TV will i mmediately turn o n
and s witch toHDMI mode.
What
is BD Wise?
BD Wise is Samsung's latest inter-connectivity feature.
- When you connect Samsung products with BD-Wise to each other via HDMI, the optimum resolution will be set
automatically.
METHOD 2 • Component Video (BEWER)
If your television is equipped with Component Video inputs, connect a Component video cable (not
supplied) from the Component Video Output (Pr, Pb and Y) Jacks on the back of the Blu-ray Home
Theater to the Component Video Input Jacks on your TV.
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_ You can select from a varietyof resolutionsettings such as 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i, depending
on the disc type. (Seepage 44)
_ The actual resolutionmay differ from the setting inthe SETUPmenu if both Component and HDMI
cables are connected. The resolutionmay also be different dependingon the disc. (See page 44)
_ After making the video connection, set the Video input source on your TV to match the
correspondingVideo output (HDMI,Component or Composite)on your Blu-rayHomeTheater.
Seeyour TV owner's manualfor more informationon how to selectthe TV's Video Inputsource.
_ If you have set the remote control to operate your TV, press the SOURCE button on the remote
control and select COMPONENT as the external source of the TV.
_ In DVD playback, if both HDMI and Component jacks are connected and you select the
Component 1080p, 1080i or 720p mode, the DisplaySetup menu will show the output resolution
as 1080p, 1080i or 720p in the menu.
The resolution is actually 480i.
METHOD 3 • Composite Video (GOOD)
Connect the supplied Video cable from the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the Blu-ray Home Theater
to the VIDEO IN jack on your TV.
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_ The VIDEOsource is always output in 480i resolutionregardlessof the resolutionset in the SETUP
menu. (Seepage 44)
_ After making the video connection, set the Video input source on your TV to match the
correspondingVideo output (HDMI,Component or Composite)on your Blu-rayHomeTheater.
Seeyour TV owner's manualfor more informationon how to selectthe TV's Video Inputsource.
_ If you have set the remote control to operate your TV, press the SOURCE button on the
remote control and select VIDEO as the external source of the TV.
_ Do not connect the unit through a VCR. Video signals fed through VCRs may be affected by
copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the television.
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